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 |  |  | Tourer Chassis Num: 2052 Engine Num: 8952 |
| Sold for $104,500 at 2007 Christies. | |||
It has resided in its present ownership, located in California, since the 1940s. It features a front sprung bumper which was available to US bound cars, which means this car may have spent its entire life in the US. Much of the car is period correct and in original, yet showing its age, condition. It may have been restored once since new and possible even been given a 'refresher' paint job. The rear seats are in good condition due to being covered by a tonneau cover. The front seats have dried, cracked, and degraded. The windscreen glass is broken and the top has been lost. The mounting brackets for the top is still in place and appear to be structurally solid.
The engine that resides in the engine bay is believed not to be original. It is the larger engine which was introduced with later cars. The engine still runs and the instrumentation seems to be unmolested.
At auction this car carried an estimated value of $70,000 - $90,000. It was not that shocking to see the sale price exceed this estimate, as it is mostly original and still in fairly good condition considering its age. With a proper restoration, this car will be a welcomed entrant at many concoures and its sporty characteristics and lightweight body will make it an excellent modern-day touring car. The final selling price, including buyer's premium, was $104,500.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
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The Lancia Lambda was produced from 1922 through 1931. In 1919 the designing process begun and given a monocoque chassis, sliding pillar front suspension, four wheel brakes and a 'vee' four engine. The load-bearing monocoque body was an industry first, and would take the rest of the market thirty years to incorporate the design. Vincenzo Lancia had been inspired by ship designs and the load-bearing principles of the hull, which he incorporated into the vehicles design. The vehicles strength came from the driveshaft tunnel which formed the backbone of the car. This meant a heavy frame was not needed.
The Tipo 67 engine had overhead camshafts and displaced 2570cc's. With the help of Zenith Triple Diffuser carburetors, nearly 70 horsepower was ascertained. This was the most powerful engine to propel the Lambda, other options throughout the years included a 2119cc and 2370cc unit. The 2119cc engine had a 13-degree vee angle and produced about 50 horsepower. The 14-degree vee 2370cc unit improve horsepower by 10, to 59.
It only took a few years before Lancia was claiming to have 'The Best Medium Powered Car in the World.' They stated that this was accomplished because the cars were 'Not built to a price but as a masterpiece of advanced design and engineering skill - to satisfy the most discriminating Motorist who demands the utmost in quality, appearance and performance.'
The Lambda had a touring bodystyle but handling and performance characteristics of a sports car. To capitalize on the vehicles sporty characteristics, Lancia prepared a Mille Miglia (MM) version to race in the grueling Mille Miglia race. The company's efforts were rewarded with top ten finishes.
From 1922 through 1931, Lancia created over 11,000 examples of the Lambda in eight different series with three different iterations of the narrow V4 engine.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
The Tipo 67 engine had overhead camshafts and displaced 2570cc's. With the help of Zenith Triple Diffuser carburetors, nearly 70 horsepower was ascertained. This was the most powerful engine to propel the Lambda, other options throughout the years included a 2119cc and 2370cc unit. The 2119cc engine had a 13-degree vee angle and produced about 50 horsepower. The 14-degree vee 2370cc unit improve horsepower by 10, to 59.
It only took a few years before Lancia was claiming to have 'The Best Medium Powered Car in the World.' They stated that this was accomplished because the cars were 'Not built to a price but as a masterpiece of advanced design and engineering skill - to satisfy the most discriminating Motorist who demands the utmost in quality, appearance and performance.'
The Lambda had a touring bodystyle but handling and performance characteristics of a sports car. To capitalize on the vehicles sporty characteristics, Lancia prepared a Mille Miglia (MM) version to race in the grueling Mille Miglia race. The company's efforts were rewarded with top ten finishes.
From 1922 through 1931, Lancia created over 11,000 examples of the Lambda in eight different series with three different iterations of the narrow V4 engine.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
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